Aston Villa vs Liverpool pre match thread

[PeterWithesShin]

Is the game actually on live?

Yep, SS1.

[David_Nab]

Would have been more confident if Sturridge wasn't fit

[villan from luton]

Sturridge is a massive worry, always seems to do well against us. Who are their likely centre backs, a arsed Gabby can affect the likes of Toure and Lovren

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Sturridge is a massive worry, always seems to do well against us. Who are their likely centre backs, a arsed Gabby can affect the likes of Toure and Lovren

A fit Gabby will panic them. The key is getting players in there to support him, ignoring the obvious need for service.

[pbavfckuwait]

Come on Villa you can do it.

[ROBBO]

This will take an enormous effort from the players, I can see us sitting of them in their half when they have possession and try and catch them on the break. How is the injury list? we could do with some options off the bench.

[Axl Rose]

Sturridge is a massive worry, always seems to do well against us. Who are their likely centre backs, a arsed Gabby can affect the likes of Toure and Lovren

A fit Gabby will panic them. The key is getting players in there to support him, ignoring the obvious need for service.

I think Lovren is out, mate. Caulker will probably play with Toure as Skrtel is injured too I believe.

For me, we need to stop Coutinho-by far their best player. Firmino is tricky, too, as is Sturridge. It's not so much that I dislike Sturridge, just his wanky goal celebration and God obsession. Each to their own though, and all that.

Still can't stand seeing Milner playing for them. I think it's written in the stars that Benteke will score, but I do fancy us to get something from this. I think a 1-1 draw, but they're not too clever at the back. If we can keep their talented players quiet by defending well and closing down, we could win it.

Grealish is injured again. What a shit season it's been for him. He has time on his side, but barring the Blues game and also Leicester away, he has been diabolical. Pull your socks up, Jack.

So yes, 1-1 it is for me. I despise Liverpool. Jordan fucking Henderson-overrated beyond compare. How he is captain and gets a game for England I'll never know.

Gabby for us, Benteke for them, sadly.

[Goldie.7]

0-3

Bring on the whiskey.

[Villafirst]

Why does Sturridge always manage to get fit when they play us? He'll score today and be out injured for the rest of the season!

[Des Little]

If we can keep Sturridge quiet then we have a chance. as others have said, typical he's back to play us the swine.

[four fornicholl]

ive got a good feeling about today,it isn't going to be easy viewing but we are going to shade it 1 to 0

[beness]

Paddy power offering 10/1 on Villa win with both teams scoring. I put £2.00 on.

[Hillbilly]

If their defence plays a high line Gabby, Veretout and Gil could actually hurt them. See that in my hand, that's a straw and I'm clutching it for dear life.

[boboonthecorner]

Winnable game for other teams around us but one of many bogey teams for us.... 0-2 again. Sturridge and a late 2nd for CB to rub salt in.

[ez]

0-0. I'd take that.